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American Express offers a variety of credit cards and charge cards for consumers, small business owners and corporate customers. They are separated below by credit cards (that allow you to revolve balances) and charge cards (that must be paid off each month) for each customer type. These cards have no annual fee, unless otherwise noted.

American Express® Green Card - Introductory Annual Fee of $0 for the First Year!


Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
  • Earn 10,000 Bonus Points When You Spend $500 Within the Fist 3 Month of Card Membership
  • Points don't expire, and there's no limit to how many points you can earn
  • Up to 10X points when you shop Earn Hub at www.membershiprewards.com/earn
  • 2X points for booking with American Express Travel
  • 1 point for virtually every dollar you spend
  • Charge Card with no pre-set spending limit
  • No interest because you pay in full monthly
  • Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $95

American Express® Gold Card


Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
  • Earn 10K Membership Rewards® points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $100, when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months of Card membership
  • Exclusive access to Gold Card Events - select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more
  • Purchase Protection covers loss, theft, and damage of eligible items within 90 days of purchase
  • Redeem Membership Rewards® points for an exclusive array of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards
  • Get approved in 60-seconds

Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express


Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
  • Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening
  • $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95
  • Check your first bag FREE - for up to 9 people on your reservation - on every Delta flight
  • Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent
  • Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings

Platinum Card® from American Express


Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
  • 25,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend $1,000 during your first three months of Card membership
  • GLOBAL Travel benefits: Priority Pass select airport club access, No Foreign Transaction Fees, Global Entry expedited U.S. immigration pass
  • Up to $200 in Airline Fee Credits annually to cover incidental charges on your airline of choice, including checked-baggage fee
  • 24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
  • FINE HOTELS & RESORTS Program: exclusive upgrades and amenities at over 700 boutique, resort, and luxury hotels worldwide

Delta Reserve Credit Card - Enjoy Delta Sky Club® Access


Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
  • Earn up to 20,000 bonus miles with first purchase; Earn 5,000 bonus miles when you sign up for two additional cards
  • Get a free checked bag for up to nine people in your reservation
  • Receive a 20% savings on eligible in-flight purchases of food, beverages, movies, television shows, video games and audio headsets

American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card


Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
  • Membership Rewards® bonus: 15K points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $150, when you spend $1,000 in your first three months of card membership
  • Membership Rewards® points multiply fast! Earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, 1X points on everything else
  • Exclusive access to Gold Card Destinations and events - Enjoy special travel packages and amenities at hotels worldwide, as well as select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more, nationwide
  • $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $175
  • Get approved in 60-seconds

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN


Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
  • Up to $200 Airline Fee Credit to cover incidentals with the airline of your choice
  • 20% Travel Bonus when redeeming with Membership Rewards® Pay with Points
  • Complimentary airport club access, including American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges
  • Concierge service to assist with your business needs from gift giving to dinner reservations
  • Business Platinum Car Rental program with complimentary enrollment in the Hertz #1 Gold Club®, Avis Preferred®, and Emerald Club from National® Car Rental
  • The Platinum Office Program, offering access to 1,000 internet-equipped business lounges in 450 major cities worldwide
  • Enrollment in the Membership Rewards First® program
  • No pre-set spending limit*

The NEW Blue for Business® Credit Card from American Express OPEN


Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
  • Earn a Welcome Bonus of 10,000 bonus points after your first purchase
  • Earn 10% more points the first year, Earn 20% more points the second year, Earn 30% more points every year after
  • Get an introductory APR of 0% for up to 12 months
  • No annual fee and no fee for Additional Cards for Employees
  • Save 3% - 10% automatically on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz®, and more with OPEN Savings® discounts
  • Enjoy the option to pay over time

    The NEW Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • Earn points even faster to get more rewards for your business
    • 3X points on airfare, 2X points on advertising, gas, and shipping, 1X points on everything else
    • One million rewards from over 500 brands
    • Unlimited Rewards Potential - there is no limit to the number of points you can earn and points do not expire
    • 24/7 support for everything from identity theft to travel emergencies
    • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175
    • Get unlimited Additional Gold Cards for an additional annual fee of $50 - and this fee is waived for the first year

    Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card


    Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
    • Earn 20,000 miles with your first purchase and an additional 5,000 miles when you add two cards to your account
    • No mileage earning limit, and miles don't expire
    • Check your first bag free on every Delta flight
    • Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings

    Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints®- Receive 10,000 Starpoints after your first purchase, and another 15,000 bonus Starpoints when you spend $5,000 in 6 months - enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel
    • Redeem Starpoints at over 1,000 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries, and for flights on more than 350 airlines through SPG Flights. No blackout dates.
    • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

    Hilton HHonors® Card from American Express - No Annual Fee!


    Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
    • Earn 40,000 bonus points when you spend $750 in the first 90 days
    • Covers eligible purchases from theft, damage, and loss, up to $1,000 per occurrence, for up to 90 days
    • Enjoy complimentary Silver status for the life of your membership
    • You won't find blackout dates with Hilton HHonors. If a standard room is available, you can redeem points for it
    • Earn 6 HHonors Bonus Points for every eligible dollar you spend at Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands
    • Earn 3 HHonors Bonus Points for every eligible dollar charged everywhere else

    JetBlue Card from American Express - Jet a lot more, for Less!


    Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
    • Get 10,000 TrueBlue® points with your first purchase
    • Get up to 8 TrueBlue® points per eligible dollar spent on jetblue.com
    • Get up to 6 points when you purchase a flight, and an additional 2 points when you use your JetBlue Card
    • Earn 1 point for every eligible dollar you spend anywhere else
    • There are no blackout dates on flights operated by JetBlue, so you can redeem points for any seat, anytime

    Blue Sky Preferred® from American Express


    Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
    • Earn 7,500 bonus points when you spend $500 in the first 90 days
    • Earn free travel fast at a low annual fee of $75
    • You decide if you want to pay charges overtime or pay in full
    • 2X points on dining, hotels, and car rentals
    • $100 Annual Airline Allowance to cover baggage fees and many in-flight purchases
    • Offers a wide range of discounts and extras at hotels, restaurants, retailers, and more

    Hilton HHonors® SurpassSM Card - Get Rewarded from Day One


    Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
    • Earn Up To 60,000 bonus points
    • Earn 40,000 bonus with first purchase; Earn 20,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 in the first 90 days
    • Rely on 24/7 emergency assistance worldwide
    • Earn 9 HHonors Bonus Points for every eligible dollar spent at participating Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands
    • Earn 6 HHonors Bonus Points per dollar on everyday purchases at gas stations, drugstores, and more
    • Earn 3 HHonors Bonus Points for every eligible dollar charged everywhere else

    Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel - when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening
    • Check your first bag free-for up to 8 people on your reservation-on every Delta flight
    • Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent
    • Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings
    • $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95
    • No annual fee for Additional Cards
    • Save 3% to 10% automatically on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz®, OfficeMax®, and more with OPEN Savings®

    Blue Sky From American Express®


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • No annual fee
    • Travel rewards with no blackout dates or travel restrictions. Redeem with any airline, any car rental, any hotel -- anytime
    • Redeem travel rewards with as few as 7,500 points, good for a $100 statement credit on any travel purchase
    • Pay your bill all at once, or over time. It's up to you.
    • Blue Savings Program: big deals on big brands, all the time
    • Rated "Best Airline Credit Card" by Card Ratings Consumer's Choice Awards in 2010
    • Get approved in 60-seconds

    TrueEarnings® Business Card from Costco and American Express OPEN


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • Get cash back-4% for annual gasoline purchases of up to $6,000 (1% thereafter), 2% for restaurants, 2% for travel, 1% everywhere else, including Costco
    • 0% introductory APR on purchases for the first 6 months
    • No introductory annual fee with your paid Costco Membership
    • Flexible payments-pay in full or over time

    Blue Cash EverydaySM Card From American Express


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • No annual fee, flexibility to pay over time
    • Get 3% cash back at supermarkets, 2% cash back at gas stations and department stores, and 1% cash back on all other purchases
    • NO spend minimum, NO enrollment, and NO rotating rewards categories
    • Get a $25 Referral Bonus for each friend or family member who is approved for the Card

    Blue® From American Express - No Annual Fee!


    Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
    • 0% intro APR for 12 months
    • Flexibility to pay charges over time
    • Earn up to 10X points every day when you shop over 300 brands online at membershiprewards.com/earn
    • Earn 1 point for every eligible dollar spent
    • 2X points when booking online travel through American Express
    • Rewards start at just 1,000 points

    Blue Cash PreferredSM Card From American Express - $150 Welcome Bonus


    Editor's Rating: 4 Stars
    • 6% cash back at supermarkets
    • 3% cash back at gas stations and department stores
    • 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases
    • Low annual fee
    • Flexibility to pay charges over time
    • Recommend the Blue Cash Preferred Card to as many friends as you want and get a $75 bonus for each friend approved for the Card

    The Plum Card® from American Express OPEN


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • The Everything, Everywhere Trade Terms Card SM from American Express OPEN
    • Pay in full within ten days, get a 1.5% discount.
    • OR pay as little as 10% and take up to 2 months to pay off the balance, interest free
    • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $185
    • A powerful cash flow management tool

    True Earnings® Card from Costco and American Express


    Editor's Rating: 5 Stars
    • American Express® Card and Costco Membership Card in one -- with no annual fee for Costco members
    • Cash back on the things you buy: 3% for the first $3,000 in annual gasoline purchases (1% thereafter), 2% for restaurants, 2% for travel, and 1% everywhere else, including Costco
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars in overall satisfaction by current TrueEarnings® Cardmembers from Costco and American Express

    American Express Credit Cards - Consumer

    True Earnings® Card from Costco and American Express

    Costco members or those who want to become Costco members can apply for this credit card that gives generous cash back rebates --- a 3% rebate on gas and restaurant purchases, 2% on travel purchases, and 1% on all other purchases.

    Delta SkyMiles Platinum Credit Card from American Express

    Earn 1 Delta Airlines SkyMile per dollar in purchases. Also offers a 20,000-mile bonus after your first purchase (including 5,000 elite status Medallion Qualification Miles). In addition, you'll get one free companion Coach Class ticket each year upon renewal. Annual fee is $150.

    Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express

    Starwood is the parent company of hotel chains including Westin, Sheraton, St. Regis, W Hotels, and more. This card allows you to earn 1 point per dollar and use points at Starwood hotels, or exchange points for frequent flyer miles on over 30 major airlines. You can also get plenty of bonus points: earn up to 25,000 Starpoints® --- enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel. No annual fee for the first year, $45 per year after.

    Blue Cash® from American Express

    Earn up to 5% cash back on gas, groceries and drug store purchases, and up to 1.25% back on all other purchases. (Exact formula: 1% cash back on gas, groceries and drug store purchases and 0.5% on other purchases for the first $6500 spent with the card, then 5% back on gas, groceries and drug store purchases and 1.25% back on other purchases.)

    Blue Sky® from American Express

    Earn 1 point per dollar spent with this card, then use those points toward direct savings on travel purchases, up to the full cost --- Every 7,500 points equals $100 off your travel purchases, up to the full amount of the travel cost.

     

    American Express Charge Cards - Consumer

    American Express Preferred Rewards Green Card

    The traditional American Express "Green" card offers Membership Rewards points at one point per dollar. Points can be used for merchandise or travel rewards, including the ability to transfer points on a one-to-one basis into frequent flyer programs of 17 different airlines. You'll also get the American Express benefits you'd expect, such as buyer protection and travel insurance.

    The card has no pre-set spending limit, but of course you must pay off your balance each month. The Green card has no annual fee for the first year, then it's $95 per year.

    American Express® Gold Card

    If you move up to the American Express Gold Card, you'll get similar benefits to the Green card, with a few extra perks. First off, Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards ® bonus points when you spend $500 in your first 3 months of Card membership – redeemable for select gift cards valued at $100. For a limited time, you can also earn double membership rewards points on gas and groceries for your first year. You'll also get access to some Gold Card-only events such as specials on concert tickets, sporting events, theater tickets, more.

    The card has no pre-set spending limit, but of course you must pay off your balance each month. The Gold card has no annual fee for the first year, then it's $125 per year.

     

    American Express Credit Cards - Business

    Blue for Business from American Express

    Basic lower interest business credit card that also offers the Membership Rewards Express program, which awards one point per dollar and allows points to be redeemed for travel, merchandise, gift cards, more.

    American Express Platinum Business Credit Card

    Similar to the Blue card above with lower interest rate and Membership Rewards Express program.

     

    American Express Charge Cards - Business

    American Express Business Green Rewards Card

    The traditional American Express "Green" card for Business offers Membership Rewards points at one point per dollar. Points can be used for merchandise or travel rewards, including the ability to transfer points on a one-to-one basis into frequent flyer programs of 11 different airlines. You'll also get the American Express benefits you'd expect, such as buyer protection and travel insurance.

    The card has no pre-set spending limit, but of course you must pay off your balance each month. The Green card has no annual fee for the first year, then it's $95 per year.

    Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN

    If you move up to the American Express Gold Card, you'll get similar benefits to the Green card, with a few extra perks. For example, you'll get the same bonus of 5,000 Membership Rewards when you use the card for the first time, but you can also earn other bonuses based on your purchase amounts.

    The card has no pre-set spending limit, but of course you must pay off your balance each month. The Gold card has no annual fee for the first year, then it's $125 per year.

     

    American Express Corporate Card

    American Express offers a number of corporate credit card programs for larger companies. You can get some basic information online and express initial interest via an application, but ultimately you will need to have an American Express representative contact you to work out the details.


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